ethnarch

[ eth-nahrk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

ethnarch

/ ˈɛθnɑːk /

the ruler of a people or province, as in parts of the Roman and Byzantine Empires

From the Greek word ethnárchēs, dating back to 1635–45. See ethno-, -arch

C17: from Greek ethnarkhēs, from ethnos nation + arkhein to rule

In the following year he was by popular decree invested with absolute powers, being appointed leader, high priest and ethnarch.

The Judan ethnarch of the town, who had been appointed or confirmed by Aretas Philodemus, sought to take him prisoner.

Onias was recognised by the Judans as head, or prince of the race (Ethnarch).

They obtained from the ethnarch, who governed Damascus in the name of Hrath, an order to arrest him.

This is the word he uses for 'ethnarch,' Contra Flaccum, § 10.

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